Meet Executive MBA Students and Alumni

Vanderbilt Executive MBAs are global business leaders, executives and entrepreneurs; you’ll find them from coast to coast and around the globe. While no two are alike, you’ll find that they all have one thing in common: an unparalleled experience that has helped them shape their worlds.

Vanderbilt EMBA 2012

Senior Product Manager at Emerson Network Power

Over the course of half a dozen years in the defense/aerospace industry, Jonathan Osborne came to a realization about his job as a project manager. “I didn’t have the skill set to be doing what I was already being asked to do,” he sa... More of Jonathan Osborne’s Story

Vanderbilt EMBA 2012

Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer at Octovis, Inc.

When Nashville-based neurosurgeon and small-business owner Sanat Dixit begins talking about his ambitions, you can almost see the globe spinning eagerly between his gesturing hands. Sanat was once just interested in selling medical devices. Now, the p... More of Sanat Dixit ’s Story

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2010

Manager, Governance Risk and Regulatory Strategies at Deloitte

When he was assigned to submarine duty with the U.S. Navy, Will Brown entered a new and exotic world. But for the latest stage in his career, he decided to stay within agreeably familiar territory. ... More of Will Brown’s Story

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2010

Vice President at HCA

Because she knew it would "position me for new challenges and promotions," Mary Speciale had long wanted to pursue an MBA. But responsibilities at home and at work held her back. "Once the children were in college," says Mary, "I decided I should go b... More of Mary Speciale’s Story

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2005

Chief Marketing Officer at GE Energy Management Industrial Solutions

Sergio Corbo, a dual citizen of the United States and Italy, is also something of a citizen of the world. He has worked as an engineer for Ferrari Formula One Racing, where he was responsible for the wind tunnel. Then, realizing his real passion was s... More of Sergio Corbo ’s Story

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2011

Area Sales Leader at Marriott International

Ask award-winning Marriott International sales leader Amanda Cox what surprises her most about her time at Owen, and she’ll laugh: “I’m surprised by how much I already miss being in class.” A recipient of the Dean’s Award... More of Amanda Cox’s Story

Vanderbilt EMBA 2011

Vanderbilt EMBA 2013

Senior Manager, Purchasing at Nissan Motor Corporation

Keri Floyd always says she works in the future. It’s her way of explaining her former job as manager of the advanced planning and strategy team for Nissan North America. “We were planning vehicles that would be on the road in five or ... More of Keri Floyd ’s Story